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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,719, 955,016.40 and 433,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,719, 955,016.40 and 433,949.28 is: 599,128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,719 : 955,016.40 = 433,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,719/955,016.40 = 433,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,719x = 955,016.40 × 433,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,719x = 414,428,679,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,428,679,168.19/691,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,128.66

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